Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

OVERVIEW

Architecture is a field that involves the study and design of living spaces and habitats. It is a meta-discipline that has a strong connection to the Humanities, rather than being solely a technical course. Students pursuing Architecture must be self-motivated, as the course demands a lot of hard work and dedication.

In addition to Architectural Design, the course curriculum includes a wide range of technical subjects such as Structural Design, Environmental Science, Acoustics, Quantity Survey, and Disaster Management Mitigation. Along with technical subjects, students also study Humanities such as History, Sociology, Philosophy, and Literature.

Moreover, the course provides management training to students, covering areas such as Professional Practice, Project Management, Public Speaking, Peer Learning, and exposure to various vocational skills like Carpentry, Fabrication, digital techniques, and Photography.

The B.Arch course lays a strong foundation for various specializations, including Product Design, Graphics, City Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Design, and Parametric Design. Graduates of the course have a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, including architecture firms, construction companies, government agencies, and research institutions.

DURATION

5 Years (10 Semesters)

MODE OF STUDY

Full time regular course (Monday - Friday; 07:30 am - 01:30 pm)

AFFILIATION AND APPROVAL

Approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi and Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

PROGRAM STRUCTURE (SEMESTER WISE)

FIRST AND SECOND SEMESTER

Architectural Design 1 & 2
Building Materials and Technology 1 & 2
Professional Skill Enhancement 1 & 2
History of Architecture 1 & 2
Theory of Structures 1 & 2
Theory of Design
Architectural Graphics
Mathematics for Design

THIRD SEMESTER

Architectural Design 3
Building Materials and Technology 3
Professional Skill Enhancement 3
History of Architecture 3 
Theory of Structures 3 
Climatology 
Humanities 
Elective Workshop I

FOURTH SEMESTER

Architectural Design 4
Building Materials and Technology 4 
Professional Skill Enhancement 4
History of Architecture 4 
Theory of Structures 4 
Building Services 1 
Site Planning & Landscape Design 1
Elective Theory I

FIFTH SEMESTER

Architectural Design 5
Building Materials and Technology 5
Professional Skill Enhancement 5
Human Settlement Planning
Theory of Structures 5
Building Services 2
Interior Design & Detailing
Elective Theory 2

SIXTH SEMESTER

Architectural Design 6
Working Drawings 1
Professional Skill Enhancement 6
Housing
Specification and Cost Estimation
Building Services 3
Elective Workshop 2
Elective Theory 3

SEVENTH SEMESTER

Architectural Design 7
Working Drawings 2
Professional Skill Enhancement 7
Urban Design
Project Management
Environmental Science for Architecture
Professional Ethics & Practice
Elective Workshop 3

EIGHTH SEMESTER

Professional Training

NINTH SEMESTER

Architectural Design 8
Advanced Building Technology
Professional Skill Enhancement 8
Green Built Environment
Disaster Management & Mitigation
Research Methodology
Elective Theory 4
Elective Theory 5

TENTH SEMESTER

Architectural Design Thesis
Elective Workshop 4